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Rothschild FamilyPhilanthropic History

David Rothschild is a managing board member of the Rothschild foundations, which are dedicated to supporting causes that make the world a better place. The family has long had a deep commitment to addressing the root causes of all forms of inequality, and focuses on organizations that support educational opportunities, community well-being, and the arts.

The foundations are also actively seeking additional beneficiaries that use evidence-based innovative approaches to address broader issues facing society, including environmental, healthcare, and sustainability challenges. Additionally, the board is researching organizations that foster critical thinking to mitigate the conflation of opinion-based and evidence-based decision-making.

David serves on the board of directors and executive committee for Central Scholarship and has been instrumental in encouraging an expansion of its support for vocational training which dates to its founding in 1924. David also serves on the board of trustees of McDonogh School, focusing on financial aid and scholarships to provide broader access to its high-quality PK-12 education.

Marie Rothschild was instrumental in the desegregation of the American Red Cross Blood Donor program.

Marie receiving an American Red Cross award for her chairmanship of the blood donor recruitment program. Mrs. Rothschild was presented with the Navy E. Medal by Rear Admiral John R. Beardall, Commandant of the United States Naval Academy.*

Marie Rothschild (David’s grandmother)

First woman to chair the Red Cross blood drive. Led racial integration of blood donor collection program

Instrumental in the integration of the Grand Jurors Association

First woman to serve on board of Sinai hospital

Supported European refugee children from Nazi Europe and opened her home to several of them